– Press the button for depth stop adjustment (12) and in-
sert the depth stop into the auxiliary handle (14).
The fluting on the depth stop (13) must face downwards.
– Push the SDS plus application tool into the SDS plus tool
holder (2) as far as it will go. Otherwise, the movability of
the SDS plus drilling tool can lead to incorrect adjustment
of the drilling depth.
– Pull the depth stop far enough out that the distance
between the drill bit tip and the edge of the depth stop
corresponds to the required drilling depth X.
Overload clutch
If the application tool jams or snags, the power trans-
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mission to the drill spindle will be interrupted. Always
hold the power tool firmly with both hands to with-
stand the forces this may create and adopt a position
with stable footing.
Switch the power tool off immediately and remove the
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application tool if the power tool becomes blocked.
Switching on when the application tool is blocked may
cause high torque reactions.
Rapid shut-off (KickBack Control)
The rapid shut-off function (KickBack Control)
gives the user greater control over the power
tool and offers them better protection than
power tools that do not have KickBack Control.
The power tool will switch off if it suddenly and
unforeseeably rotates around the drilling axis.
– To switch the tool back on, release the on/off switch (7)
and then press it again.
Rapid shut-off is indicated by flashing of the worklight (9) on
the power tool.
Vibration damping
The integrated vibration damping function re-
duces the generated vibrations by means of a
built-in counter oscillator.
Do not continue to use the power tool if the damping
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element is damaged.
Inserting screwdriver bits (see figure I)
Only apply the power tool to the screw/nut when the
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tool is switched off. Rotating tool inserts can slip off.
A universal holder (21) with SDS plus shank is required to
work with screwdriver bits.
– Clean and lightly grease the insertion end of the shank.
– Insert the universal holder into the tool holder while turn-
ing it until it locks automatically.
– Check that it is locked by pulling the universal holder.
– Insert a screwdriver bit in the universal holder. Only use
screwdriver bits that fit the screw head.
– To remove the universal holder, slide the locking sleeve
(4) backwards and remove the universal holder (21)
from the tool holder.
Hanging up the power tool (see figure J)
You can use the utility hook (16) to attach the power tool to
a suitable suspension device.
Bosch Power Tools
– Fold the utility hook (16) upwards.
– Check the utility hook (16) for damage or deformation.
Do not use the utility hook (16) if it is damaged, de-
formed or no longer firmly secured to the power tool.
– Use the utility hook (16) to attach the power tool to a sus-
pension device.
To avoid damage or injury, the suspension device must
not be attached above walkways or immediate work
areas.
The utility hook is intended solely for the purpose of
hanging the power tool, including fitted accessories.
– Fold the utility hook (16) in again when you want to begin
work with the power tool.
Never use the utility hook (16) as a fall protection sys-
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tem.
Never attach the fall protection system to the utility
hook.
Attaching the Fall Protection System (see figure K)
Note: A fall protection system (23) that is suitable for the
weight of the entire system should be used to prevent the
power tool from falling. The maximum permitted length of
the fall protection system is 1.8 m. Please always refer to the
permitted attachment area (22) on the power tool.
It is best to use the fall protection system with a tape loop se-
cured by an anchor knot or a fall protection system with fall
damper.
Please always refer to the operating instructions when at-
taching the fall protection system (23).
Always secure the opposite side of the fall protection
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system to a stable structure (e.g. a building or scaf-
folding) and never to the user.
The fall protection system must be able to move freely
and may only be attached to the power tool at the
fixed anchorage point (24) and in the permitted at-
tachment area (22) .
Select the fixed anchorage point (24) such that the
power tool can fall freely into the fall protection sys-
tem without wrapping around or putting the user at
risk of harm in the event of a fall.
Never use the utility hook (16) as a fall protection sys-
tem.
Never attach the fall protection system to the utility
hook.
Never use the fall protection system on a power tool
which has been fitted with the GDE 18V-26 D or
GDE 28 D dust extraction attachments.
Maintenance and Service
Maintenance and cleaning
Before carrying out any work on the power tool (e.g.
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maintenance, tool change etc.), remove the battery
from the power tool. There is risk of injury from uninten-
tionally pressing the on/off switch.
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